Quito - Galapagos (Santa Cruz) - Guayaquil - Loja
❮Quito - Galapagos (Santa Cruz) - Guayaquil - Loja
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This 8 night sample itinerary includes:
- Hotel for 2 nights in Quito
- Flight from Quito to Santa Cruz (Galapagos Island)
- Hotel for 2 nights in Santa Cruz (Galapagos Island)
- Flight from Santa Cruz (Galapagos Island) to Guayaquil
- Hotel for 2 nights in Guayaquil
- Transfer from Guayaquil Hotel to Loja Hotel via Cajas National Park
- Hotel for 2 nights in Loja
- Transfer from Loja to Guayaquil Airport
Fullest Ecuador!. Combine wonderful stays in Quito (Ecuador`s capital city; and enjoy its history, colonial sites and cultural heritage). After that, catch a flight to Santa Cruz (known for sandy beaches like El Garrapater). Fly back to Guayaquil, (known as La Perla del Pacifico, is the largest and the most populous city in Ecuador). After that, take a transfer to Loja (holds a rich tradition in the arts, and for this reason is known as the Music and Cultural Capital of Ecuador) with a stop by Cajas National Park (known for trails through evergreen cloud forests and hundreds of lakes, such as Laguna Toreadora). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Quito
Day 1Arrive to Quito
Overnight in QuitoDay 2Overnight in QuitoDay 3Departing from Quito
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Galapagos Islands (Santa Cruz)
Day 3Arrive to Galapagos Islands (Santa Cruz)
Overnight in Galapagos Islands (Santa Cruz)Day 4Overnight in Galapagos Islands (Santa Cruz)Day 5Departing from Galapagos Islands (Santa Cruz)
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Guayaquil
Day 5Arrive to Guayaquil
Overnight in GuayaquilDay 6Overnight in GuayaquilDay 7Departing from Guayaquil
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Loja
Day 7Arrive to Loja
Overnight in LojaDay 8Overnight in LojaDay 9Departing from Loja
Ecuador and Galapagos
The smallest country in the rugged Andean highlands, Ecuador is among the most rewarding travel destinations in South America. With its array of vibrant indigenous cultures, well-preserved colonial architecture, picturesque volcanic landscapes, and the dense Amazon Rain Forest, it packs its perimeters with more points of interest than many countries twice its size. All of this no more than a day drive from its picture-perfect colonial capital of Quito.
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Quito
The Capital City of Ecuador, Quito is nestled in a long, narrow valley in the Ecuadorian Andes boasting a spectacular natural setting. The fantastic city offers an impressive selection of museums, stunning churches and picturesque plazas with a blend of colonial charm and modern architectural treasures. Explore the crown jewel of the city `Old Town` with its vibrant streets lined with restaurants and bars boasting delicious cuisine and a fantastic nightlife. Visit the Plaza de la Independencia, La Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus, Cathedral of Quito, Museo de la Ciudad, La Ronda, El Panecillo, Teleferiqo, Guayasamin Museum, and much more.
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Galapagos Islands (Santa Cruz)
The Island of Santa Cruz is the second largest in the Galapagos archipelago with Puerto Ayora the capital being the busiest center of all the islands. The island boasts many activities and is the gateway to surrounding islands, beaches, dive sites and snorkeling on the beautiful South Pacific Seas. The interior of the island is where the massive National Park lies, brimming with plant life and wildlife. Visit the Puerto Ayora, Tortuga Bay, Garrapatero Beach, Galapagos National Park, Carrion Point, Reserva El Chato, Los Gemelos, Lava Tunnels and much more.
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Guayaquil
Guayaquil is the largest city, the most important port in Ecuador, and the gateway to the Galapagos. The city is carved by rivers and estuaries, and is known as the `Pearl of the Pacific`. It boasts a wonderful blend of history, nature, and tradition throughout its historic neighborhoods, parks, and monuments. Visitors will find great shopping opportunities, magnificent museums, historic monuments and sprawling parks in this exciting city. Visit the Simon Bolivar Malecon, La Rotonda, Parque Seminario, Santa Ana Hillside, Municipal Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil, Las Penas, La Bahia and much more.
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Loja
Loja revels in its Spanish colonial roots and Catholic traditions. It is home to the second oldest university in Ecuador, has a vibrant city center with many well-preserved historic buildings, and has a rich cultural heritage. In fact, Loja may be one of the most underrated locations in this small Andean nation. Loja is the only city in Ecuador to have a city gate, la Puerta de la Ciudad. The castle-like edifice, built in the late 1990s, is also home to a small museum, cafe, and the metal sculptures of Don Quijote and his faithful companion, Sancho. The heart of Loja revolves around Central Park, a huge plaza with well-designed gardens, relaxing places to people-watch, and historic monuments.
Explore the Parque Nacional Podocarpus, Music Museum, Parque Jipiro, Loja Zoo, Museo de las Madres Conceptas, Yacuri National Park and much more.
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Visit the Plaza de la Independencia, La Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus, Cathedral of Quito, Museo de la Ciudad, La Ronda, El Panecillo, Teleferiqo, Guayasamin Museum, and much more.
Visit the Puerto Ayora, Tortuga Bay, Garrapatero Beach, Galapagos National Park, Carrion Point, Reserva El Chato, Los Gemelos, Lava Tunnels and much more.
Visit the Simon Bolivar Malecon, La Rotonda, Parque Seminario, Santa Ana Hillside, Municipal Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil, Las Penas, La Bahia and much more.
Explore the Parque Nacional Podocarpus, Music Museum, Parque Jipiro, Loja Zoo, Museo de las Madres Conceptas, Yacuri National Park and much more.